War Time Repeal Said To Increase Power Use
War-time repeal would raise annual electricity use by 1.5 million kilowatts and coal demand by 1 million tons, WPB figures show. WPB Chairman Nelson’s letter cited by Rep. Cannon argues repeal would hinder the war program, while the War Department credits wartime policy with reduced power demand. Congressmen and film owners urged repeal at the hearing.
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Washington
War Production Board
House
Interstate Commerce
Clarence Cannon
D. Mo
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Cann
Theron D. Waver
War Department
A. Julian Brylawski
Motion Picture Owners of America
Desert Fruit Sales To Hit Highest Peak This Season
Phoenix, May 12. Fresh grapefruit sales and processing will peak, says Bryan J. Showers, manager of the grapefruit administrative committee. He forecasts about 1,000,000 more boxes will be shipped to fresh markets than last season, with 2,200,000 boxes sold fresh in the desert area and 1,400,000 diverted to processing. Remaining on trees: 850,000 boxes for fresh, 830,000 for canneries. Processing rates by region: Imperial 20 percent, Coachella 28 percent, Salt River 41 percent, Yuma 47 percent.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ues
Byran J. Showers
Grapefruit Administrative Committee
Grapefruit Advisory Board
Desert
Salt River
Yuma
Arizona
Coachella
Imperial
California
Cos
Salt River Valley
Catholic Group Denies Draft Rule Giving Catholic Favor
The military ordinariate denied a selective service ruling would favor Catholics by deferring pre theology students. It said the policy applies to all religious groups and would affect over half of those studying for priesthood, countering Protestant protests.
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Selective Service
New York
Spellman
Federal Council of Churches of Christ of America
United States
Memers
Aving
Juvenile Delinquency Drops in March in Maricopa County
A report by the Maricopa County probation office released today shows juvenile delinquency in the county decreased for March. In April only seven juveniles were sent to reform schools, against 28 in March. the report notes the drop and outlines related enforcement data.
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Phoenix
Atiz
Maricopa County
Nazis In Jitters As the Tunes Up
In this London dispatch veteran war correspondent Henry T. Gorrell reflects on the postwar mood, comparing Goebbels’s jitter orchestra to Eisenhower’s, and notes how Londoners and Allied troops from Crete to Naples feel the tension. He recalls leaving London in 1939 and returning to find renewed nerves and a fighting spirit among civilians and soldiers alike.
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Middle East
London
Henry T. Gorrell
Goebbels
England
Eisenhower
Suez
Tke
Twitter
Albania
BEF
Greece
France
Tommy Atkins
Indialy
Crete
Syria
Persia
Alamein
Tripoli
Salerno
Naples
Hisenhower
Cairo
Alles
Africa
Egypt
Farm Project For Vets Fails In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS May 12 The Landmark project for World War I veterans near Minneapolis is hailed as a monumental rehabilitation failure. A 160 acre tract featured a nearly finished two story school and community building for 28 disabled veterans. Each man received about 100 monthly training funds while learning farming and owed 50 monthly on the property totaling about 5000 per man for house and three to seven acres. Within two years half left the venture. only three remain, two of whom earn livelihoods outside farming. Families of Savage shipyard workers occupy the cottages as the grand community building decays. poor health, barren land, and heavy debts blamed for the collapse.
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Minneapolis
Min Minh
URI
Dreier
Sailor Tutor for Goering Seeks Payback in US Comeback
John A Straker, a 35 year old apprentice seaman stationed at a US naval training center, was once engaged as a tutor by Hermann Goering for Goering's nephews. Born in London, Straker earned a BA and MA from Oxford, and was recommended by Baron E A von Einem. Goering shifted plans to Italy, delaying Straker's departure. now naturalized and living in Pacific Grove, California, Straker aims to balance the past with a renewed effort while training in earnest.
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Varraguit
Tdi
John A. Straker
Marshel
Goering
Teary
King's
Straker
U. S
Naval Training Center
Navy Air Chief
London
Oxford
Baron E. A. von Einem
Germany
Italy
United States
Pacific” Grove
Calif
Drastic Cuts Planned For Delegations
Chicago May 12 United Press survey shows major reductions in convention attendance by 1944 to ease transportation strain. Five national political gatherings in June and July will limit to about 5,000 delegates each, with Kiwanis and American Legion also trimming turnout. Florists report travel miles dropped from 518 million in 1941 to 228 million in 1943, saving roughly 19 million gallons of gasoline.
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John Deschenes
Chicago
U.R
United Press
Office of Defense Transportation
Kiwanis International
Ger. C. F. Gross
War Department
Kiwanis
United States
Canada
ODT
Army Adopts Fast Separation Method at Fort Dix
Secretary Stimson announced a streamlined discharge system to speed soldiers’ return to civilian life. A Fort Dix separation center tests the process offering medical exams, final pay, travel pay, mustering-out pay, and immediate ticket home. Counsellors aid veterans with job records, aptitude tests, insurance, and bonds, emphasizing self-reliance.
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Washington
Stimson
Fort’Dix
Fort’ Dix
Army strength from Arizona totals 26000 men and women
War department release outlines Arizona figures from Nov 1, 1940 to Jan 1, 1944. It shows 26000 total strength with 8100 male and 1900 female enrollments and 7086 separations. The report places Arizona among states with notable accessions and later exits during the 38 month period.
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Washington
U.P
War Department
New York
California
Arizona
Asesseedeeen
Selesseseen
Big Fat Mama Comes Home After Collision
The B 24 Liberator Big Fat Mama crashed near northern Italy during a mission. Capt. Robert L. Wingfield of Shreveport Louisiana and crew survived, with Wingfield guiding the plane home despite damage and loss of instruments. Second Lt. Wil Luckenback of Seguin Texas and other crew members endured a harrowing escape as the bomber ran low on fuel and drifted toward the sea.
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Orthern
Italy
Robert’ L. Wingfield
Shreveport
Michael B. Borodojkiewicz
Amsterdam
Tam
Borodojkiewics
Domb Bay
Jega
Wil ‘Nara,Luckenback
Segwin, Tex
Wingfield
Albert M. Garver
Cincinnati
Theodore ‘G. Holdensawer
Jacksonville, Fla
Gerald W. Jenkins
Fort Madison
Luckenback
Corsica
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